Unbaked cookies are a great way to save time and money when you’re looking for an easy dessert. They’re also a great option if you don’t have access to an oven and they’re also perfect for last-minute meetings.

No Bake Cookies are super easy to make and customize with your favorite add-ons. Whether it’s nuts or raisins, or just chocolate chips, these cookies aren’t picky eaters with what they contain! If you want to keep your No Bake cookies fresher longer, you’ll need to know how long they’ll last in the fridge or how long they can be frozen before they start going rancid. We’ve put together a list of tips on how to store and how to freeze No Bake cookies so you can enjoy them for as long as possible!

Easy No Bake Cookies No Bake Cookies

are a delicious gift to make when you’re pressed for time or just want something sweet right now. Our easy no-bake cookie recipe is made with simple pantry ingredients, such as creamy peanut butter and quick-cook oatmeal, and is prepared in less than 15 minutes. My kids love them like an after-school snack with a tall glass of cold milk. My husband prepares them on a lazy weekend afternoon while we play board games or watch movies. And not baking means you don’t need to heat the house with your oven. Just a small stove stirring and you’re done!

Ingredients needed to not

bake cookies

Chances are you have all the ingredients you need to prepare a batch of our unbaked cookies right now. Here’s everything you need

: butter

• – I like to use real, unsalted butter to reduce sodium, but you can use margarine, coconut oil, or whatever you have on hand

. White sugar:

• Regular granulated sugar helps cookies set up well.
• Milk: Skim or whole milk works great as dairy options!
• Cocoa powder – unsweetened powder or Dutch pressed cocoa.

Vanilla extract

• : Just a teaspoon of vanilla extract adds a rich depth of flavor to cookies.

Creamy peanut butter:

• For extra texture, you can also try crunchy peanut butter

. Rolled oats

• : Use quick-cook or old-fashioned oatmeal

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• Salt: A pinch of regular or kosher salt will enhance the flavor of the chocolate mixture.

How to

store cookies without baking

1. Cookies don’t need to be refrigerated, but they can be if you prefer. Refrigerator space is scarce in my home, so I like to keep them on the counter in a large, airtight Tupperware.
2. To prevent them from sticking, place the cookies in a single layer on the container, then add a layer of wax or parchment paper over the top before adding the next layer of cookies.
3. You can store unbaked cookies at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container before they begin to lose quality.

How to freeze cookies without baking

Yes, you can freeze cookies without baking! Simply take the mixture out on a large baking sheet with a tablespoon of cookies and place the cookies in the freezer until frozen (an hour or two).

Once frozen, place them in an airtight container or Ziplock bag and freeze for up to two months. To thaw, simply place the cookies in a single layer in a pan at room temperature until thawed and ready to eat.

Tips for the

perfect unbaked cookie

• When boiling butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa, you need to make sure to boil it long enough for the unbaked cookies to set up Correctly, but not too long or the cookies will be dry, hard and crumbly. Follow the instructions on the recipe card below for the perfect cooking times.
• Try to avoid changing the ingredients of our cookies without baking. Many recipes can swap sugar for sugar substitutes, but these cookies need the real stuff to cook properly. All in moderation, right? Enjoy a cookie and eat a salad later.
• If you want to add something extra, you can add chopped nuts, coconut, or even mini chocolate candies to give the unbaked cookies an extra dimension.
• Old-fashioned oatmeal or fast oatmeal work well in this unbaked cookie recipe. So, feel free to use whatever you have on hand.
• Store these cookies in an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to a week. They freeze beautifully for up to three months.
• Each unbaked cookie should be about a tablespoon or so. You can use a regular spoon or a tablespoon of cookies to make perfectly sized unbaked oatmeal cookies.

FAQs about No Bake Cookies More No Bake

recipes

When

you’re looking to make something quick without the oven, and still surprise guests with gorgeous treats, we have more non-baking recipes to choose from! Here are some of our favorites:

How to Make Cookies Without Baking